Broccoli Cauliflower Bacon Salad Recipe

This Broccoli Cauliflower Bacon Salad is perfect for a quick and tasty side dish that tastes like a meal. Loaded with broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, and a creamy dressing, this salad is sure to satisfy your hunger. Plus, it's a great way to get your veggies in.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy salad, healthy recipe, Holiday recipe, summer recipe

Servings: Servings, Makes 8 cups

Calories: 233kcal

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Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

3 Cups Broccoli 12 ounces or 1 head of broccoli chopped
3 Cups Cauliflower 12 ounces or 1 head of cauliflower chopped
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
2/3 Cup Dried Berries
1/2 Cup Pecans Chopped
1 Cup Bacon Cooked and crumbled about ½ pound
1/3 Cup Red Onion Diced

Creamy Salad Dressing

¾ Cup Mayonnaise
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

First in a skillet cook the bacon until it is nice and crispy. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. When it is cool, coarsely chop it.
1 Cup Bacon
Next, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, black pepper, and vinegar.
¾ Cup Mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar, 3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar, ½ Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper, 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
Finally, dice the broccoli, and cauliflower into bite size pieces and place in a large bowl. Add shredded cheddar cheese, chopped pecans, finely diced red onion, and dried berries.
3 Cups Broccoli, 3 Cups Cauliflower, 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, 2/3 Cup Dried Berries, 1/2 Cup Pecans, 1/3 Cup Red Onion
Add the salad dressing and stir to coat all the ingredients.
Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy right away or airtight container if making ahead and storing in the refrigerator.

Notes

Make This Cauliflower Broccoli Salad Ahead of Time

You can make this salad a day ahead of time. Just make sure to store in an airtight container if in the refrigerator. Give the salad a mix before serving.

However, it will last in the refrigerator up to three days, but the salad dressing will become a tiny bit watery. I just give it a stir before eating. If the salad dressing is too watery, I will mix up a little bit more salad dressing and mix that in before serving again. It freshens up this salad nicely.

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